B1 Expression Neutral

～まま

~mama

As it is / Without changing

Practice it

Meaning

Expressing a state that remains unchanged.

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Cultural Background

The concept of 'mottainai' (wastefulness) often involves keeping things 'as is' rather than throwing them away.

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Past Tense Rule

Always use the past tense (～た) before まま when using a verb.

Meaning

Expressing a state that remains unchanged.

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Past Tense Rule

Always use the past tense (～た) before まま when using a verb.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence: 'I left the lights on.'

電気を＿＿＿まま出かけた。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: つけた

～まま follows the past tense verb.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence: 'I left the lights on.' Fill Blank B1

電気を＿＿＿まま出かけた。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: つけた

～まま follows the past tense verb.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, use 'na' for na-adjectives and nothing for i-adjectives.

Related Phrases

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そのまま

synonym

Just like that

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